And let’s join Kathryn, our leader in It’s Monday! What Are You Reading?, at Book Date.

Well….the week brought good and bad things, but it’s all a matter of perspective, I guess. For the good things: I read and reviewed FIVE books (and two were nonfiction!)…and now have 84 books completed for myRead the Books You Buy Challenge.

As for the rest….I will store it all in that place inside where things must go, until I can shift my perspective enough to accept what I cannot change…which could bring a little serenity. Enough said.

Weather has been consistently cooler, but all the Christmas shows on Hallmark are making me silently protest…wait! Thanksgiving hasn’t even happened yet. But, of course, they had started all of that before Halloween. So…what else is new?

I’m loving seeing the fall TV shows again, and in a week, The Affair (on Showtime) returns. My Netflixviewing this week was…nonexistent. Maybe that will change this weekend.

That’s all, folks! And, because I’m still dealing with stuff that makes me sad, I think I’ll go to one of my favorite neighborhood places where I can hide in my book…and eat and drink something like this:

I understand how you are coming to terms with things – 2016 has been a shocking year!
I’m paying far more attention to your TV watching now – I only found The Affair when I was sick a couple of months ago and watched the first series, I have just watched the first episode of the second series – loving the addition of Helen’s story!
Your books look good too as does that bowl of soup!

Very, very impressive week for you book-wise! I agree with you about American Heiress, good read! I learned a lot of details that weren’t public when it all happened. In a Dark Dark Wood was very good, tense, tightly-written psychological suspense. Have a good week ahead…

Five books- wow! That is awesome. I think it’s funny Hallmark is playing christmas movies already, yeah it seems a little soon. Good grief Thanksgiving isn’t even here yet! Although I gave up cable so I’m not really in the loop on shows. I do miss it. And I didn’t watch ANY Netflix this week… didn’t even log in once!

Ah Send in the Clowns. I’m thinking of reading that one next… can’t wait.

Best of luck with accepting all the things from the week – I think your way of dealing with things is a brilliant one. There’s often things we have to just accept and our reactions truly show our character.

Thanks, Di, and I didn’t believe it at first, but I went and counted the books…again. Definitely not my usual number.

I have learned (slowly over the years) that accepting what we cannot change is the only way to find any calmness…or serenity. Doesn’t mean I like what happened, but it doesn’t have to rule my life. Escape works, too. lol.

Enjoy your books, and soup. It looks yummy. I know what you mean about the Christmas shows, not to mention the radio has started Christmas music. I told my coworkers the other day that the year was moving way to fast.

I do recall watching an excellent documentary about The Kennedys that charted the tragedy surrounding Rosemary – I hope you enjoy the book. Congratulations on reading 5 books this week – that’s an awesome number – hope you find this coming week a LOT easier! Take care. My granddaughter loves the views of your lovely home btw — and told me all about the doll that features:). Here is my Sunday Post – https://sjhigbee.wordpress.com/2016/11/13/sunday-post-13th-november-2016/

I am so sorry to hear you are having a sad time. I hope things turn around for you soon. Getting lost in books is an excellent cure. 🙂 I have just started seeing things about the book Rosemary. I am going to have to check into that one. Anything about the Kennedy family has always fascinated me, especially her story. I’ll be waiting to hear what you think.

I should check to see if I have the Hallmark Channel. I’ve been hearing about some things that I would enjoy. On the other hand, I don’t need another time sink. This has been an interesting political week, hasn’t it? Come see my week here. Happy reading!

It has been a hard, emotional week. I am so disappointed in the hate and negativity. It is especially bad here in Portland. Not matter how one feels about the results, it is time to pull together and respect each other. I am glad that you at least got some reading done. It is nice to escape into a good book.

Oh Laurel, it’s going to take us a good long while to recover from the election. We will both need a few (many) martinis and books to help us! I can relate completely. That Rose Kennedy book seems a bit sad — like she was hidden away and treatments were done on her, but it seems the family loved her too? Let’s hope for a better week. Sigh

Sorry last week wasn’t the greatest. I hope things are better for you this week! You certainly had a busy week last week reading. I only managed to read the one book, Send in The Clowns looks like my type of read, I might just have to get that one myself.
Thanks for stopping by my blog today 🙂

My week was a bit hectic, but the weather has been great. We need to take advantage of it while it lasts. Send in the Clowns has been on a lot of blogs lately. Need to add it to my wish list. Hope you enjoy your books.

Way to go rock star!! Five books read is an amazing accomplishment! I find myself eagerly turning to books this week as a way to disconnect and breathe from the chaos surrounding us currently. Books are always a constant that we can count on in tough times. Hope you have a blessed week and thanks for visiting me!

You are doing amazing on your challenge. For next year I need to concentrate on the books I’ve purchased. The weather has also started to cool down here in Sacramento and I love this time of year. I hope you have a great week and happy reading!

I’m sorry you have some sad things in your life right now Laurel. I think it has been a sad year for the world in general. I hope your books, your shows and other things you love will give you some welcome distractions. Send in the Clowns looks interesting.